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Auction 88, Lot 324

"Map of Africa", Mitchell, S. A.

Subject: Africa

Period: 1839 (dated)

Publication: School and Family Geography

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10 x 8 inches
25.4 x 20.3 cm
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Attractive map of the continent with the interior marked "Unexplored Region". The country of Monomotapa is shown. The Sahara desert is depicted by stipple engraving. In southern Africa are the Hottentots, Boshuanas, Caffraria and Cape Colony. Inset "Map of Liberia".

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $70 - $90

Sold for: $65

Closed on 10/2/1999

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